Earlville School to suspend mask mandate

EARLVILLE – In a letter sent to parents from Earlville Community Unit School District 9, they indicated that they will be temporarily suspending the enforcement of the mask mandate and exclusion for asymptomatic close contacts for all

Mask policy to remain in place at area schools

OTTAWA – Even though a central Illinois judge issued a temporary restraining order that prevents school districts from complying with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s mandate that requires students to wear masks in the classroom on Friday, many area

Alleged cat thief writes letter to sheriff

When told that the vacationing family had an obligation to return Nubbins to its local owner, he wrote, “we were never going to let that cat get put back in the living condition she was in without

Illinois Fire Safety Alliance offers tips for Burn Safety Week

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MOUNT PROSPECT – The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance are providing important tips to prevent burn injuries from occurring during Burn Prevention Week. This year’s observance is February 6-12 with the theme, “Burning Issues in the Kitchen!” “The